CVE-2021-33505 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2021-33505?

CVE-2021-33505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A local malicious user can circumvent the Falco detection engine through 0.28.1 by running a program that alters arguments of system calls being executed. Issue is fixed in Falco versions >= 0.29.1.

Vulnerability Description

A local malicious user can circumvent the Falco detection engine through 0.28.1 by running a program that alters arguments of system calls being executed. Issue is fixed in Falco versions >= 0.29.1.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Falco	Falco	<= 0.28.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://github.com/falcosecurity/falco/pull/1675PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/falcosecurity/falco/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/falcosecurity/falco/pull/1675PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/falcosecurity/falco/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-33505?

CVE-2021-33505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A local malicious user can circumvent the Falco detection engine through 0.28.1 by running a program that alters arguments of system calls being executed. Issue is fixed in Falco versions >= 0.29.1.

How severe is CVE-2021-33505?

CVE-2021-33505 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-33505?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Falco Falco.